The contents of the standard was covered in a number of different australian standards from 1942 to 2004 and was created as a new standard of its own in 2004 as1940 2004.
As 1940 storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
As1940 now limits a tank s safe fill level to no greater than 95 per cent of tank capacity.
For above ground flammable liquid tanks over 5 000 litres or 25 000 litres for combustible liquid a high level alarm is now required.
This standard incorporates amendment no.
As 1940 2004 the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids foreign standard provides requirements and recommendations for the design construction and operation of installations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored and handled.
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New edition of as 1940 storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids the 2017 edition of as 1940 has been released.
As1940 is a national standard implemented to provide a guide for the safe storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids which minimises the occurrence of spills and leakages.
Liquid levels in tanks.
This standard was prepared by standards australia committee me 017 flammable and combustible liquids to supersede as 1940 1993 the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
Buy as 1940 2004 storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids requirements and recommendations from standards australia.
This standard provides requirements and recommendations for the design construction and operation of installations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored and handled.
Separate sections provide requirements for minor storage package storage and storage of liquids in tanks as well as fire protection and emergency management.
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Australian standard as 1940 2017 the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids western australia description you will need to comply with this standard if you are the manager of an underground mine and you intend to operate automotive diesel fuel service and storage facility underground in the mine.
This standard last updated in 2004 sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
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